- Historical Eras > Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913) (x)
- Theme > Immigration and Migration (x)
- Item Type > Government Document (x)
- Tag > Constitution and Government (x)
We found 1 items that match your search
President Cleveland Vetoes a Law Restricting Immigration
In 1897 President Grover Cleveland vetoed legislation requiring a literacy test for would-be immigrants proposed by Massachusetts Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, declaring, "I cannot believe that we would be protected against these [alleged evils of [...]
Item Type: Government Document
Historical Era: Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913)